Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Cloud, Enterprise Security, Cloud Platforms, Software As A Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Modeling, User Accounts, Key Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, OAuth, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, System Design and Implementation, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Technical Services, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months